NOTICE TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
RFQ 17-08 - CIVIL ENGINEER FOR UNF TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS
The University of North Florida Board of Trustees, a public body corporate, announces that professional services are required in the discipline of civil engineering for three proposed transportation improvement projects located at or adjacent to the University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224.
Project information
The scope of services includes providing complete engineering design and construction administration for three proposed transportation improvement projects: (1) the construction of a new multi-use path along Central Parkway from St. Johns Bluff Road to (2) the northern extension of Eco Road to Central Parkway and (3) the northern extension of Osprey Ridge Road to Varsity Lane. See the bid documents for caveats and further clarifications of the project scope.
The proposed schedule for this project is:
AdvertisementDecember 5, 2016
Non-mandatory pre-submittal meetingDecember 16, 2016, 2:00 p.m.
Submittals DueJanuary 10, 2017, 2:00 p.m.
Evaluation Meeting(s)January/February 2017
Interviews/Award February/March 2017
Firms wishing to apply for consideration shall submit a Letter of Application/Interest with the appropriate documents from RFQ 17-08 titled Civil Engineer for UNF Transportation Improvements.
The Letter of Application should have attached:
1.The most recent version of the "Professional Qualifications Supplement," completed by the applicant. Applications on any other form will not be considered.
2.A copy of the applicant's current Professional Registration Certificate from the appropriate governing board. An applicant must be properly registered at the time of application to practice its profession in the State of Florida. If the applicant is a corporation, it must be chartered by the Florida Department of State to operate in Florida.
3.Seven complete copies of the above requested data bound and in the order listed above. Applications which do not comply with the above instructions may be disqualified. Application materials will not be returned.
Minority business participation is strongly recommended and supported by the University of North Florida.
Blanket professional liability insurance will be required for this project in the amount of $2,000,000 and will be provided as part of the Basic Services (each, aggregate and per occurrence).
As required by §287.133, Fla. Stat., a consultant may not submit a proposal for this project if it is on the convicted vendor list for a public entity crime committed within the past 36 months. The selected consultant must warrant that it will neither utilize the services of, nor contract with, any supplier, subcontractor or consultant in excess of $15,000 in connection with this project for a period of 36 months from the date of their being placed on the convicted vendor list.
Professional Qualifications Supplemental forms, descriptive project information and selection criteria may be obtained online at the UNF Procurement Services website at http://www.unf.edu/procurement/.
Submit one original and six complete copies of submittals per directions. RFQ submittals must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on January 10, 2017. Facsimile (fax) or email submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.
